In 1 km race, P beats Q by 72 m in 12 s. Find the P's time

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In 1 km race, P beats Q by 72 m in 12 s. Find the P's time over the course.

1. 155²/₃ s
2. 151 s
3. 154²/₃ s
4. 160 s

Correct Option: C

According to the formula,
Time taken by the winner/Distance covered by the loser = Difference of winning time/ Difference of winning distance
⇒ Time taken by P//(1000 - 72) = 12/72
∴ Time taken by P = (12/72) x 928
= 464/3 = 154²/₃ s